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Name:
Jones, Tyrone Deshon
Date of Booking:
04/01/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OF OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CERTAIN FELONIES – F
PURCHASE/POSSESS/HAVE UNDER CONTROL SYNTHETIC CANNABINOID, SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA, OR K2 – F
RECKLESS CONDUCT – M
Public Drunkenness – M
DISORDERLY CONDUCT – M
UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS WITHIN 50 YEARS OF PUBLIC HWY – M
Officer’s Narrative:
[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]
On (04/01/2026), Cpl. B. Wilber [65491] and I, Cpl. W. Fitzpatrick [64272] were operating as a two-officer unit with SPD’s Community Response Team (CRT). Officers were sharing a marked police vehicle with Cpl. Fitzpatrick operating as the driver and Cpl. Wilber the passenger. Both officers were wearing police uniforms with badges displayed. The events described in this report occurred within the City of Savannah, within the jurisdiction of Chatham County, Georgia.
At 2105 hrs on today’s date, a ShotSpotter call was aired in the Northwest Precinct at the location of Baker St. Park. The call-notes specified that 7 rounds were fired at the gazebo by a black male suspect.
Cpl. Wilber accessed the Ocularis city cameras and located video surveillance footage of a bald black male (later identified as Tyrone Jones) walking into the gazebo of Baker Street Park. I observed that Tyrone was wearing a black t-shirt (with white writing on the front) and black pants.
The video shows that Tyrone had initially walked up with three additional men, two of which were heavy set black males wearing white t-shirts along with a skinny black male in a blue shirt.
Tyrone walked East to the North side of the gazebo, drew a tan in color handgun from his waistband, and proceeded to fire multiple rounds while holding the firearm toward W. Bay St. Tyrone pointed the firearm partially toward the sky, but not fully. The video was unclear to whether Tyrone was shooting at a person on W. Bay St, or simply discharging the firearm.
Upon shooting the handgun, all other subjects who were at the gazebo immediately gathered their belongings and began leaving the area. Two of these subjects ran away, as if they were scared for their safety.
Cpl. Wilber provided a description and video of the suspect to other CRT units in the area.
While canvassing the area, Cpl. Aguilar stated that he sees Tyrone loitering outside of [200 BLOCK] Baker St, a condemned residence with “No Trespassing” signs posted.
Cpl. Wilber and I drove to [200 BLOCK] Baker Street to meet with Cpl. Aguilar. I observed 4 subjects sitting on the porch of [200 BLOCK] Baker Street. Upon arrival, Tyrone stood up from the front porch and faced me. Tyrone had a bulge on the right side of his hip that I knew through my knowledge, training, & experience (KT&E); to be consistent a handgun. Upon standing, Tyrone had an open container of Bud Light (beer) in his left hand.
I gave verbal commands for the men to put their hands up, with an additional command for them to not reach for anything.
As I approached the subjects on foot, I told the men that they could not loiter on the porch of an abandoned home that was not theirs, to which all agreed.
I asked Tyrone if he had a weapon to which he advised that he did. I secured the tan pistol from Tyrone’s right hip.
I asked Tryone if he had an explanation to why he shot the gun, to which he advised “No”. I detained Tyrone in hand cuffs and walked him to the front of Cpl Wilber’s patrol vehicle. Due to the exigency of if Tyrone was actually shooting at someone, I asked him quickly if he either test firing his pistol or in fact shooting at someone else, to which he advised it was a test fire.
I advised Tyrone of his constitutional rights, to which he agreed to speak to me without legal representation present.
I asked Tyrone why he went to the park and shoot the gun, to which Tyrone advised he was just test firing a gun. Tyrone maintained that he shot his pistol in the air and did not shoot it at anyone.
I searched Tyrone incident to arrest and located keys to a Toyota Sienna in his pocket. I observed a Toyota Sienna mini van illegally parked facing the wrong way in front of [200 BLOCK] Baker Street.
The Toyota was unoccupied, but I noticed that the driver’s window was slightly cracked. I walked around the outside of the Toyota and observed small bits of marijuana (GLM) throughout the interior of the vehicle. I could detect the odor of marijuana emanating from the suspect vehicle, particularly while standing near the cracked window.
Upon further inspection, I could see (in plain view) a black AR-style rifle, a shotgun, & bag of ammunition in the trunk of the Toyota.
I asked Tyrone if he had a vehicle in the area, to which he advised he did not have a vehicle and was walking. I then asked Tyrone why he had the keys to the Toyota in his pocket, and if he drove the vehicle here to [200 BLOCK] Baker Street. Tyrone then told me that he did drive the Toyota here. Tyrone advised the Toyota was his father’s vehicle, which was later confirmed in GCIC.
I asked Tyrone if anyone had smoked marijuana in the Toyota, to which Tryone answered that he himself did not smoke marijuana.
I asked Tyrone what in the vehicle was his, to which he advised he had beer in the Toyota.
I then asked Tyrone if the weapons in the trunk of the Toyota were his, to which he advised they were both his. Tyrone advised he did not test fire the rifles tonight.
Due to the odor of marijuana, plain-view marijuana shake on the floorboards, Mr. Tyrone being under arrest for discharging his firearm in public, and additional weapons being within plain-view inside of the vehicle, I administered a probable cause search of the Toyota.
During this search, I discovered small amounts of marijuana bits in the ash tray (previously consumed). I also observed a wallet in the bottom of the center console of the Toyota, which contained Tyrone’s wallet and ID card. I located an ice chest of Bud Light beers in the Toyota also, the same type beers that the subjects were drinking.
Upon opening a small compartment located near the radio, I located a bag of a white rock like substance that I observed through my KT&E to be crack cocaine (field-tested positive) (weight: 3.98g) (GBI form: submitted).
I asked Tyrone if he was just using the Toyota to keep his beers inside, to which he advised he was. I asked Tyrone if he was the only one that had access to the Toyota, and he said that he was the only person who had used the Toyota today. Tyrone advised he may have left the Toyota unlocked while he walked to the park, but that he was not sure.
I asked Tyrone if the crack was his, to which he advised he did not sell dope. Tyrone changed his earlier statements, claiming that he had some friends and his cousin ride with him earlier.
I located multiple pieces of mail and paperwork in Tyrone’s name throughout the passenger compartment of the vehicle. I photographed these items which I then upload onto Evidence.Com.
I asked Tryone about the shotgun, to which he advised he bought it from a local gun store (Palmetto State Armory) for approximately $400 dollars. I then asked Tyrone about the rifle, to which he claimed it belonged to his “brother.”
I seized all firearms and the bag of ammunition as evidence due to the presence of presumptive crack cocaine.
Ofc. Burgess arrived on scene and provided me with the shell casings retrieved from Tyrone’s test fire at Baker Street Park.
I ultimately charged Tyrone with the following:
[O.C.G.A 16-13-30(A)] – Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance (Crack-Cocaine)
[O.C.G.A 16-11-39] – Disorderly Conduct
[O.C.G.A 16-11-41] – Public Drunkenness
[O.C.G.A 16-11-106] – Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (x3)
[O.C.G.A 16-11-103] – Discharging a Firearm within 50yds of a Highway
[O.C.G.A 16-5-60] – Reckless Conduct
- Ofc. BWCs were activated and effective. All footage has been uploaded to Evidence.com under this CRN.
- Ocularis footage was uploaded to Evidence.com
- Sgt. W. Johnson was on scene.
- Tyrone was transported to CCDC by Cpl. S. Brown.
- The suspect vehicle was ultimately released to a friend of Tyrone, per his request.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/1/26
TYRONE DESHON JONES ARRESTED AND BOOKED IN CHATHAM COUNTY
What this means: Tyrone Deshon Jones was arrested and booked into custody in Chatham County on April 1, 2026, at 4:24 AM. According to the First Appearance/Advisement/Bond Hearing form filed in Recorder’s Court of Chatham County (Case No. RCCR26-07621), Jones is accused of Reckless Conduct, Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct, Discharge of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of Schedule II (Cocaine). Handwritten notes on the First Appearance form indicate the allegations involve shooting a gun in the air 6 to 7 times near Baker Street Park and the recovery of two other guns and 4 grams of cocaine.
4/2/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD — BOND DENIED FOR TYRONE DESHON JONES
What this means: On April 2, 2026, Tyrone Deshon Jones appeared before a judge at the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County for his first appearance hearing, as required by law after a felony arrest. At this hearing, a judge reviews the charges and advises the defendant of their rights — including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Jones requested a court-appointed attorney. The court established probable cause for his arrest and detention. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 1B of the Chatham County Courthouse. Bond was denied — meaning Jones was ordered held in custody without the ability to post bail and be released.
4/2/26
BOND ORDER ISSUED — TYRONE DESHON JONES DENIED BOND
What this means: Judge Crystal Denise Harmon of the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County, Eastern Judicial Circuit, issued a formal Bond Order on April 2, 2026, in Case No. RCCR26-07621. The order reflects that bond was denied for Tyrone Deshon Jones. The court found that Jones poses a significant risk of danger or threat to persons or property in the community and committing any felony pending trial. The bond denial was entered under O.C.G.A. § 17-6-1(a), which governs bond eligibility for serious felony offenses.
4/28/26
FELONY DOCKET HEARING HELD — TYRONE DESHON JONES BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: On April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM, Tyrone Deshon Jones appeared on the Felony Docket at the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County, Courtroom 1B. A law enforcement officer was required to be present for this hearing. At the conclusion of the hearing, the case was “bound over” — meaning the Recorder’s Court determined there was sufficient probable cause to send the case up to Chatham County Superior Court, where felony cases are formally prosecuted. This is a standard step in Georgia’s felony process. The next stage typically involves the case being presented to a grand jury, which would decide whether to issue a formal indictment.
5/5/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE — JACOB DEFAZIO APPOINTED FOR TYRONE DESHON JONES
What this means: On May 5, 2026, Jacob DeFazio of the Office of the Public Defender entered his appearance as defense counsel for Tyrone Deshon Jones in the Superior Court of Chatham County, Case No. SPCR26-01188-J4. This filing formally notified the court and the District Attorney’s Office that DeFazio would be representing Jones going forward.
6/24/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 6 COUNTS FILED AGAINST TYRONE DESHON JONES
What this means: On June 24, 2026, a Chatham County grand jury returned a True Bill of Indictment against Tyrone Deshon Jones in the Superior Court of Chatham County, Case No. SPCR26-01188-J4, June Term 2026. The indictment was returned in open court and filed with the Deputy Clerk on June 24, 2026. The grand jury accused Jones of the following six counts, all allegedly occurring on or about April 1, 2026, in Chatham County:
Count 1 — Possession of Cocaine (O.C.G.A. 16-13-30(a)): Jones is accused of unlawfully possessing cocaine, a Schedule II narcotic controlled substance, with an aggregate weight of at least one gram but less than four grams.
Count 2 — Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony (O.C.G.A. 16-11-106): Jones is accused of having on his person an FN-Herstal pistol, a firearm, during the commission of the crime of Possession of Cocaine.
Count 3 — Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony (O.C.G.A. 16-11-106): Jones is accused of having on his person a Citadel shotgun, a firearm, during the commission of the crime of Possession of Cocaine.
Count 4 — Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony (O.C.G.A. 16-11-106): Jones is accused of having on his person a DPMS Panther Arms rifle, a firearm, during the commission of the crime of Possession of Cocaine.
Count 5 — Reckless Conduct (O.C.G.A. 16-5-60(b)): Jones is accused of unlawfully endangering the bodily safety of another by consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk — specifically by allegedly shooting a gun in a public park near a road, which would endanger the safety of another person and constituted a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise.
Count 6 — Discharge of Gun Near Highway or Street (O.C.G.A. 16-11-103): Jones is accused of unlawfully and without legal justification discharging a pistol within 50 yards of West Bay Street, a public street, in Chatham County.
6/24/26
TWO CHARGES DISMISSED — STATE DECLINES TO PRESENT PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT TO GRAND JURY
What this means: On June 24, 2026, a memorandum from the District Attorney’s Office was filed with the Chatham County Superior Court notifying the clerk that the State chose not to present two of the original charges against Tyrone Deshon Jones to the grand jury. As a result, the charges of Public Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct — both misdemeanors from the original arrest — were dismissed and were not included in the indictment. The memo notes that other charges from the same transaction were indicted on June 24, 2026, and clarifies that this dismissal is not an authorization to release Jones from custody.
6/26/26
DEFENDANT ELECTS TO PROCEED UNDER OCGA 17-16-1 — RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY
What this means: On June 26, 2026, Tyrone Deshon Jones, through his defense team, filed an election to proceed under O.C.G.A. § 17-16-1 in the Superior Court of Chatham County. This is Georgia’s reciprocal criminal discovery statute, which means both sides — the prosecution and the defense — are required to share evidence and materials with each other before trial. By making this election, Jones’s legal team triggered the State’s obligation to turn over evidence such as witness lists, scientific reports, and other materials, while also agreeing to share certain defense evidence in return.
6/29/26
PRIVATE DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE — TAYLOR A. KING JOINS AS COUNSEL FOR TYRONE DESHON JONES
What this means: On June 29, 2026, attorney Taylor A. King of The King Law Office, LLC entered an appearance as defense counsel for Tyrone Deshon Jones in the Superior Court of Chatham County, Case No. SPCR26-01188-J6. This entry of appearance signals a change or addition in Jones’s legal representation at the Superior Court level.
6/29/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO RESERVE RIGHT TO FILE ADDITIONAL MOTIONS
What this means: On June 29, 2026, defense attorney Taylor A. King filed a motion on behalf of Tyrone Deshon Jones asking the Superior Court of Chatham County to preserve Jones’s right to file additional pretrial motions at a later date. The motion notes that informal discovery is still ongoing and that the complexity of the charges may require further motions once the State provides additional materials. The motion also requests that all hearings be taken down and recorded by a certified court reporter. This is a standard protective filing that keeps the defense’s options open as the case develops.
6/29/26
RULE NISI FILED — BOND HEARING SCHEDULED FOR TYRONE DESHON JONES
What this means: On June 29, 2026, defense attorney Taylor A. King filed a Rule Nisi — a formal court notice — in the Superior Court of Chatham County, Case No. SPCR26-01188-J4, notifying all parties that a petition to set bond for Tyrone Deshon Jones has been scheduled for hearing before the Honorable John E. Morse Jr. on July 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Jones has been held without bond since his April 2, 2026 bond denial. This hearing gives the defense an opportunity to argue that Jones should be released on bond while his case proceeds.
6/30/26
STATE SUBSTITUTES COUNSEL — PATRICK SANCOMB ASSIGNED AS PROSECUTOR FOR TYRONE DESHON JONES
What this means: On June 30, 2026, the State of Georgia filed a Substitution of Counsel in the Superior Court of Chatham County, Case No. SPCR26-01188-J4. Assistant District Attorney Patrick Sancomb of the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office, Eastern Judicial Circuit, was formally assigned as the prosecuting attorney going forward.
7/23/26
BOND HEARING SCHEDULED BEFORE JUDGE JOHN E. MORSE JR.
What this means: A bond hearing for Tyrone Deshon Jones is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Superior Court of Chatham County before Judge John E. Morse Jr. At this hearing, the court will consider whether Jones should be released on bond pending trial, what conditions any bond should carry, and whether the defendant poses a flight risk or danger to the community.
9/9/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED BEFORE JUDGE JOHN E. MORSE JR.
What this means: An arraignment for Tyrone Deshon Jones is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Superior Court of Chatham County before Judge John E. Morse Jr. At arraignment, Jones will be informed of the charges against him — Possession of Cocaine, three counts of Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony, Reckless Conduct, and Discharge of Gun Near Highway — and asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere (no contest).
10/20/26
TRIAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 2:00 PM
What this means: A trial hearing for Tyrone Deshon Jones is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Superior Court of Chatham County. This hearing will address pretrial matters and prepare the case for trial on the six counts: Possession of Cocaine, three counts of Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony, Reckless Conduct, and Discharge of Gun Near Highway.